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but not bob mcdonnell's. not when he did it. when bob mcdonnell did it, he nailed it. >> good evening. i'm bob mcdonnell. 11 days ago, i was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of virginia. >> 11 days in. bob mcdonnell seemed like a rising star for so many years, in part because he carried himself perfectly. he carried himself like a president. yeah, sure, maybe if you're paying attention, you'd know that he's a president who might force you to have a medically unnecessary vaginal ultrasound probe, but, still. "the washington post" reported in december that the u.s. attorney was ready to levy these charges against bob and maureen mcdonnell, while the governor was still in office in december, and that would have made him the first sitting virginia governor to be criminally indicted ever in the history of that state. federal justice department officials in washington reportedly intervened and told prosecutors to delay bringing those charges. delay the charges until after the gubernatorial transition had taken place in virg
but not bob mcdonnell's. not when he did it. when bob mcdonnell did it, he nailed it. >> good evening. i'm bob mcdonnell. 11 days ago, i was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of virginia. >> 11 days in. bob mcdonnell seemed like a rising star for so many years, in part because he carried himself perfectly. he carried himself like a president. yeah, sure, maybe if you're paying attention, you'd know that he's a president who might force you to have a medically unnecessary...
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bob mcdonnell's defense is partisan. will other republicans in virginia and around the country line up with him? will they continue to stay out of it? or will they walk to see the prosecution pursued. watch this space? >> i'm here to tell you right off the bat, i am not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing, i intend to stay on the job, and i will fight this thing every step of the way. i will fight, i will fight, i will fight until i take my last breath. i have done nothing wrong. >> got lots to get to tonight, including again as i mentioned this developing story i think we're going to be able to bring you in a moment about new fbi interviews tonight in new jersey, in the abuse of power investigation in that state. stay with us. let me get this straight... [ female voice ] yes? lactaid® is 100% real milk? right. real milk. but it won't cause me discomfort. exactly, because it's milk without the lactose. and it tastes? it's real milk! come on, would i lie about this? [ female announcer ] lactaid. 100% real milk. no discomfo
bob mcdonnell's defense is partisan. will other republicans in virginia and around the country line up with him? will they continue to stay out of it? or will they walk to see the prosecution pursued. watch this space? >> i'm here to tell you right off the bat, i am not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing, i intend to stay on the job, and i will fight this thing every step of the way. i will fight, i will fight, i will fight until i take my last breath. i have done nothing wrong. >>...
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. >>> a stunning fall from grace for virginia's bob mcdonnell. former republican governor and possible 2016 presidential contender. mcdonnell and his wife have been inindictmented for fraud namely accepting more than $140,000 in gifts. we're talking about loui louis vuitton shows, oscar de la renta dresses, golf barks golf clubs, two iphones and 30 box of this stuff, skin care. anatabloc skin care. the ceo of star scientific the company that makes this stuff paid the governor and his wife to promote his product. a defiant mcdonnell along with his wife and daughter denying all charges. >> i never promised and mr. williams and his company never received any government benefit from me or from my administration and not one penny of taxpayer money went to him or to star scientific during our administration. not one penny. >> cnn national political reporter peter hamby joins me now. they are accused of accepting more than just pricey gifts. >> they are accused of taking loans, really big loans, rights from, travel paid for by jonny williams, use of his
. >>> a stunning fall from grace for virginia's bob mcdonnell. former republican governor and possible 2016 presidential contender. mcdonnell and his wife have been inindictmented for fraud namely accepting more than $140,000 in gifts. we're talking about loui louis vuitton shows, oscar de la renta dresses, golf barks golf clubs, two iphones and 30 box of this stuff, skin care. anatabloc skin care. the ceo of star scientific the company that makes this stuff paid the governor and his...
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it also led to a string of embarrassing revelations about governor bob mcdonnell and his family, and specifically how they behaved with regard to the taxpayer funded governor's mansion in virginia, a motion filed by the chef's lawyers listed details about things that the governor and the first lady and their children had taken from the mansion for their own use. bottled water, cups, gatorade, protein powder, flats of eggs, liquor, taken not just by one of the mcdonnell children, but also by her boyfriend. pots and pans that were taken out of the mansion kitchen by the first lady and given to the mcdonnell children. that motion from the chef's lawyers led ultimately to a freedom of information act request from "the washington post," and then further very specific details on things the first family took for themselves, either directly out of the governor's mansion or things they just bought for themselves on the mansion credit card. things like, say, hummus. hint of lime tortilla chips, toilet paper, body wash, deodorant, dry cleaning, shoe repair, a detox cleanse of some
it also led to a string of embarrassing revelations about governor bob mcdonnell and his family, and specifically how they behaved with regard to the taxpayer funded governor's mansion in virginia, a motion filed by the chef's lawyers listed details about things that the governor and the first lady and their children had taken from the mansion for their own use. bottled water, cups, gatorade, protein powder, flats of eggs, liquor, taken not just by one of the mcdonnell children, but also by her...
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bob mcdonnell will be criminally indicted. but merry christmas, according to the "washington post," prosecutors decided to wait until the governor was out of office before they brought those charges. well, he's now out of office nine days. was the "washington post" right? are those criminal charges forthcoming? i don't know. and neither do you. but apparently, governor bob mcdonnell has been asking top virginia legislators. he asked the tom democrat in the senate and the top republican in the state assembly to call the u.s. attorney's office on his behalf to "attest to his character." according to new reporting from the post today, these two legislators did try to make the call to the prosecutor. they got together and called the u.s. attorney's office and left a message about how much they like bob mcdonnell. but sadly for bob mcdonnell, the u.s. attorney declined to speak with them. the bob mcdonnell scandal of course involves him accepting well over $100,000 in cash and expensive gifts from a virginia businessman who receive
bob mcdonnell will be criminally indicted. but merry christmas, according to the "washington post," prosecutors decided to wait until the governor was out of office before they brought those charges. well, he's now out of office nine days. was the "washington post" right? are those criminal charges forthcoming? i don't know. and neither do you. but apparently, governor bob mcdonnell has been asking top virginia legislators. he asked the tom democrat in the senate and the top...
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bob mcdonnell was in debt. if you want to make money, you leave office. you don't do it while you're there. but the question is, did he give anything in return for all of these gifts? >> and what about ed gillaspie, now running for the nomination to be the republican challenger to mark warner. nationally known. can raise a ton of money. former republican national chairman. also former close adviser to george w. bush. will he be affected at all by this? >> the one thing you have to remember about governor o'conneo mcconnell, he was a good governor. polls show he would have been re-elected. he passed a massive transportation bill. he dealt with budget troubles. so i don't think people attach to -- it will attach to them in the political side. it did a little bit to the attorney general because he had taken gifts from the same person. but i don't think the culture goes really outside of the family at this point in terms of the indictment and the people around them and affecting their futures. >> and we should say, as you know very well, as i know from living
bob mcdonnell was in debt. if you want to make money, you leave office. you don't do it while you're there. but the question is, did he give anything in return for all of these gifts? >> and what about ed gillaspie, now running for the nomination to be the republican challenger to mark warner. nationally known. can raise a ton of money. former republican national chairman. also former close adviser to george w. bush. will he be affected at all by this? >> the one thing you have to...
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four years ago, this week, chris christie in new jersey and bob mcdonnell of virginia took the oaths of office to become the governors of their respective states. and in doing so, assumed the positions as the best candidates to lead the republican party out of one of its darkest periods. it was just a year after president obama had taken his oath of office, president barack hussein obama of jeremiah wright fame, of palling around with terrorist fame, the first black, possibly muslim, possibly socialist president, who had kicked the republican butts in 2009, left them wondering why america had abandoned them. and if they could ever win again. so here with these two men, different as could be, one from the north, one from the south, one a real christian conservative hard charger, the other a classic northeastern straight-talking moderate republican. both rising stars in the party, one asked to deliver the republican response to the state of the union a couple weeks later. the other, already being talked about for a presidential run, asked to deliver the keynote address at the 2012 repu
four years ago, this week, chris christie in new jersey and bob mcdonnell of virginia took the oaths of office to become the governors of their respective states. and in doing so, assumed the positions as the best candidates to lead the republican party out of one of its darkest periods. it was just a year after president obama had taken his oath of office, president barack hussein obama of jeremiah wright fame, of palling around with terrorist fame, the first black, possibly muslim, possibly...
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mcdonnell, i've already done my take on bob mcdonnell. i don't quite understand why the feds went after him because he didn't break laws in virginia. >> are you sure? >> well, they did not list any virginia laws that he broke. what insight can you give us? >> reporter: it sounds to me that somebody cooperated. if you say so, i'm -- you're lawyer, i'm not. >> hold on a second, chuck. i'm not a good lawyer, okay? seriously. >> so you and i are even is what you're saying? >> i think you might be a very good one. >> there's the ethic side of it and this is horrific ethically and then there's the legal side of it. i just wonder why the feds went after them. >> i think it's clear somebody cooperated here. when you look at the indictment, there's too much of a paper trail there and it doesn't sound like the mcdonnells were the ones offering up evidence of various e-mails and back and forth and even loan documents. it's clear that either jonnie williams is concerned about something, he cooperated or somebody with him cooperated. i think that may
mcdonnell, i've already done my take on bob mcdonnell. i don't quite understand why the feds went after him because he didn't break laws in virginia. >> are you sure? >> well, they did not list any virginia laws that he broke. what insight can you give us? >> reporter: it sounds to me that somebody cooperated. if you say so, i'm -- you're lawyer, i'm not. >> hold on a second, chuck. i'm not a good lawyer, okay? seriously. >> so you and i are even is what you're...
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mom -- bob mcdonnell has a team of attorneys. his wife has her own. so does jonnie williams and his company. arundel county police identified the woman found dead on a golf course. diana hester was found by a man walking his dog at the golf course this morning. she was not wearing shoes. some of her clothing was unfastened. police are investigating whether this is a cold weather related death. thousands of people gathered to protest the 41st anniversary of roe v wade. the supreme court decision that legalized abortion. they march for life kicked off with a rally then protesters marched along constitutional avenue. organizers say the theme of the event was adoption. pope francis indicated his support for the march. he sent prayers to the marchers and asked god help us respect all life, especially live of the most vulnerable. up, recommending changes to ease long lines at the polls during the national election. >> after voters endured liaoning lines in the last election, a commission has come up with recommendations to reduce the wait time. the commissi
mom -- bob mcdonnell has a team of attorneys. his wife has her own. so does jonnie williams and his company. arundel county police identified the woman found dead on a golf course. diana hester was found by a man walking his dog at the golf course this morning. she was not wearing shoes. some of her clothing was unfastened. police are investigating whether this is a cold weather related death. thousands of people gathered to protest the 41st anniversary of roe v wade. the supreme court decision...
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chris christie and governor bob mcdonnell. they were inaugurated, one after a landslide victory, and the other one after a tough race. they were both seen as models for the party's success. fast forward, one is fighting for his political life, and the other is hoping he doesn't spend more time in jail than he spent in richmond. bob mcdonnell's indictment is a spectacular fall from grace. after a landslide victory in 2009, and 2010, chosen to deliver the republican response to the state of the union, a sign of ascendancy, and in 2012, talked about as a running mate, and we'll see how vetted he was, beth meyers knows for sure, but he had his own eyes on the white house in 2016, and even made a trip to iowa. but by last year, the ethics troubles had sidelined him. ken deutsccuccinelli dragged hi being a drag on his 2013 campaign. and then yesterday came. he became the first governor or former governor in the state of virginia history to face formal charges. he and his wife maureen were indicted on a federal grand jury. accepting
chris christie and governor bob mcdonnell. they were inaugurated, one after a landslide victory, and the other one after a tough race. they were both seen as models for the party's success. fast forward, one is fighting for his political life, and the other is hoping he doesn't spend more time in jail than he spent in richmond. bob mcdonnell's indictment is a spectacular fall from grace. after a landslide victory in 2009, and 2010, chosen to deliver the republican response to the state of the...
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. >> let's dig deeper into the bob mcdonnell indictment. we bring in nbc's casey hunt into our studio. great to see you. >> great to see you. >> we are always on remote, now we're here together, which is nice. listen, first break down what's going on and what's next for the former governor. before we get into some of the larger fall from grace issues, what is he specifically dealing with? >> so this is a 14-count indictment and they are corruption charges, they allege he accepted gifts, luxury travel, golf fees, a rolex from johnny williams, who is the head of a company called star scientific. they have a drug that, you know, mcdonnell hosted an event for as part of his governorship, and williams has been granted immunity in this case. together, he and his wife are facing up to 30 years in prison. >> williams supposedly giving the federal government information on the relationship and whether mcdonnell helped him with his business in exchange for these gifts. >> right. the indictment is detailed and the information they have, e-mails with t
. >> let's dig deeper into the bob mcdonnell indictment. we bring in nbc's casey hunt into our studio. great to see you. >> great to see you. >> we are always on remote, now we're here together, which is nice. listen, first break down what's going on and what's next for the former governor. before we get into some of the larger fall from grace issues, what is he specifically dealing with? >> so this is a 14-count indictment and they are corruption charges, they allege he...
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one of them, former virginia governor bob mcdonnell indicted along with his wife. now the other, sitting new jersey governor chris christie. he is not facing charges of any kind, but he clearly begins the first full day of his second term in a battle for his political future. let's start with virginia where bob mcdonnell and his wife have been indicted on corruption charges by a federal grand jury. they are facing decades in jail for accepting more than $140,000 in loans and gifts. mcdonnell yesterday owned up to accepting the gifts but called the charges, "unjust overreach." >> while i deeply regret accepting these legal gifts and loans from mr. williams, all of these now have been returned or repaid with interest. i have apologized for my poor judgment, and i accept full responsibility for accepting these legal gifts and loans. however, i repeat again emphatically that i did nothing illegal. >> meantime, in new jersey, chris christie was sporn into office yesterday amid a state investigation of lane closures at the george washington bridge and new questions about
one of them, former virginia governor bob mcdonnell indicted along with his wife. now the other, sitting new jersey governor chris christie. he is not facing charges of any kind, but he clearly begins the first full day of his second term in a battle for his political future. let's start with virginia where bob mcdonnell and his wife have been indicted on corruption charges by a federal grand jury. they are facing decades in jail for accepting more than $140,000 in loans and gifts. mcdonnell...
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of public officials like bob mcdonnell and his wife actually come to believe that they are entitled to these types of gifts they believe that that's how that's just how business is done and and it really isn't and they're about to find out that it is unacceptable i want to point out to by the way that governor bob mcdonnell is the very first governor of virginia to actually face criminal charges he's just he and his wife just stepped over the line to the point where it's federal officials and not state officials like i want to point out also who are prosecuting this case in virginia you know gift giving wining and dining vacations golf clubs all of that stuff has been considered. it all most appropriate behavior but when it comes to federal anti bribery laws they have crossed the line. now with what for the first time now we have a majority of members in congress that are millionaires of course we live in this post citizens united time where politics and money is becoming more murky the line there is being a is not as. clear as it once was so what do you think is this kind of just. the
of public officials like bob mcdonnell and his wife actually come to believe that they are entitled to these types of gifts they believe that that's how that's just how business is done and and it really isn't and they're about to find out that it is unacceptable i want to point out to by the way that governor bob mcdonnell is the very first governor of virginia to actually face criminal charges he's just he and his wife just stepped over the line to the point where it's federal officials and...
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former virginia governor bob mcdonnell and his wife face criminal charges. >> jon: both are juicy. the allegedly bullying the governor of the state where i grew up. or the allegedly corrupt governor of state i went to college. last time christie childly boxed traffic. what did they do this time? >> hoboken mayor dawn zimmer said that the lieutenant governor thriferred what she called a threat on the governor's behalf to withhold sandy relief funds for her city if she did not support a development project. >> jon: that is some old school (bleep) new jersey corruption. nice city, be a shame if something happened to it. something did. it's underwater. still do what we say. what does virginia has going. >> governor mcdonnell and his wife asked for and received thousands in money and gift from a virginia businessman johnny williams eager for state help in promoting his company's line of dietary supplements. [laughter] >> jon: ah, the old governor and his wife get you to pay them to promote your dietary supplement. we've seen this before. it explains the state's new motto, virginia is fo
former virginia governor bob mcdonnell and his wife face criminal charges. >> jon: both are juicy. the allegedly bullying the governor of the state where i grew up. or the allegedly corrupt governor of state i went to college. last time christie childly boxed traffic. what did they do this time? >> hoboken mayor dawn zimmer said that the lieutenant governor thriferred what she called a threat on the governor's behalf to withhold sandy relief funds for her city if she did not support...
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of public officials like bob mcdonnell and his wife actually come to believe that they are entitled to these types of gifts they believe that that's how. that's just how business is done and. it really isn't and they're about to find out that it is unacceptable and i want to point out too by the way that governor bob mcdonnell is the very first governor of virginia to actually face criminal charges. he and his wife just stepped over the line to the point where it's federal officials and not state officials who want to point out also who are prosecuting this case in virginia you know gift giving wining and dining vacations golf clubs all of that stuff has been considered almost appropriate behavior but when it comes to federal laws they have crossed the line. now well for the first time now we have a majority of members in congress that are millionaires of course we live in this post citizens united time where politics and money is becoming more murky the line there is being is not as. clear as it once was so what do you think is this kind of just. the way that it is now and is it becom
of public officials like bob mcdonnell and his wife actually come to believe that they are entitled to these types of gifts they believe that that's how. that's just how business is done and. it really isn't and they're about to find out that it is unacceptable and i want to point out too by the way that governor bob mcdonnell is the very first governor of virginia to actually face criminal charges. he and his wife just stepped over the line to the point where it's federal officials and not...
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both by the way bob mcdonnell and his wife i have been charged with with essentially bribery and they are going to be arraigned in court on friday right she's been charged as well and i shape clearly from that long list we'll we read off their benefit in one way or another got at some fancy things there governor mcdonnell doubts he says that nearly every elected official would be charged for getting benefits from donors does he have a point there now you see that's part of the attitude when you come from a state that doesn't have proper ethics restrictions. of public officials like bob mcdonnell and his wife actually come to believe that they are entitled to these types of gifts they believe that that's how that's just how business is done and and it really isn't and they're about to find out that it is unacceptable i want to point out to by the way that governor bob mcdonnell is the very first governor of virginia to actually face criminal charges. he and his wife just stepped over the line to the point where it's federal officials and not state officials who want to point out also w
both by the way bob mcdonnell and his wife i have been charged with with essentially bribery and they are going to be arraigned in court on friday right she's been charged as well and i shape clearly from that long list we'll we read off their benefit in one way or another got at some fancy things there governor mcdonnell doubts he says that nearly every elected official would be charged for getting benefits from donors does he have a point there now you see that's part of the attitude when you...
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bob mcdonnell insisted that he did not break the law. face these false allegations with strength and firm resolve. >> the prosecutors charge that mcdonnell and the first lady with 14 felony counts. bombe first lady's photo is hilarious. it is video you have to see. >> how safe is your family's car. storm watchck on this morning and checking conditions all over. we will head to the district and jackie is that when her storm of thech the course storm in 30 seconds. you see how it ramps up and sticks to the roads. it piles up on cars. one lone car comes through and the tracks get filled then. you are getting a decent flow there and the tracks keep getting filled then. the chart tracks go away and soon, the dig out will begin. a pretty cool time lapse. >> kyle, thank you. youe asked for photos and can send us photos at wjla.com. that sums up the storm. youame pretty steady and will have to do some digging out. >> yeah, absolutely. that is the concern. it is a dry and how three snow. it will get compacted when other cars start moving over to
bob mcdonnell insisted that he did not break the law. face these false allegations with strength and firm resolve. >> the prosecutors charge that mcdonnell and the first lady with 14 felony counts. bombe first lady's photo is hilarious. it is video you have to see. >> how safe is your family's car. storm watchck on this morning and checking conditions all over. we will head to the district and jackie is that when her storm of thech the course storm in 30 seconds. you see how it...
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a day after the federal indictment bob mcdonnell and his wife as peggy fox reports tonight, a few northern virginia lawmakers are taking the legislature to task r not investigating mcdonnell themselves. >> i come before you this evening as someone who has been falsely and wrongfully accused. >> he is innocent until proven guilty, but the federal government's corruption case against former governor, bob mcdonnell and his wife, lays out a quid pro quo scheme that allows them to lead a lavish lifestyle. except in all kinds of gifts and loans from wealthy businessman, johnny williams. in return, williams company, star scientific, received special treatment from the state's highest elected official. >> the pattern of receiving gifts and sustaining a lifestyle, that bothered me. we all get into this business and we think of it as being a sacrifice that we sacrifice material goods. we sacrifice time and not make ourselves wealthy. >> the indictment details maureen asking for gifts and favors before her husband took office. in an e-mail she said she was broke from thousands of dollars on her credi
a day after the federal indictment bob mcdonnell and his wife as peggy fox reports tonight, a few northern virginia lawmakers are taking the legislature to task r not investigating mcdonnell themselves. >> i come before you this evening as someone who has been falsely and wrongfully accused. >> he is innocent until proven guilty, but the federal government's corruption case against former governor, bob mcdonnell and his wife, lays out a quid pro quo scheme that allows them to lead a...
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and former governor bob mcdonnell and his wife. we will take a look at the latest problems from that chemical spill in west virginia. also taking a live look outside this noon. jacqui will be back with he >> toronto mayor rob ford admits a new video is authentic showing him drunk and slurring his words in a jamaican accent. take a look. >> [inaudible] -- they try to tell me >> the video was taken on monday inside a fast food restaurant. board was wearing while talking about being under police surveillance last year. ford previously said he would stop drinking after he was already caught on video smoking crack while drunk. he says this latest video has nothing to do with his ability to do his job because it happened on his own time. former virginia governor bob mcdonnell is not expected to speak publicly again before his court appearance on friday. that is when mcdonnell and his wife will be arraigned in richmond federal court. prosecutors indicted the couple on 14 counts of corruption. mcdonnell spoke briefly tuesday night apologiz
and former governor bob mcdonnell and his wife. we will take a look at the latest problems from that chemical spill in west virginia. also taking a live look outside this noon. jacqui will be back with he >> toronto mayor rob ford admits a new video is authentic showing him drunk and slurring his words in a jamaican accent. take a look. >> [inaudible] -- they try to tell me >> the video was taken on monday inside a fast food restaurant. board was wearing while talking about...
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members of virginia's general assembly are reacting to the indictment against bob mcdonnell and his wife, maureen, and now a few northern virginia lawmakers are taking the legislature to task for not investigating the former governor themselves. >> i come before you this evening as someone who has been falsely and wrongfully accused. >> he is innocent until proven guilty, but the federal government's corruption case against bob mcdonnell and his wife lays out a quid pro quo scheme that allows them to lead a lavish lifestyle. accepting all kinds of businesses and loans from johnny williams. williams company, star scientific, received special treatment from the state's highest elected official. >> the parent of receiving giftses and sustaining a lifestyle, that bothered me. we all get into this business and we think of it as being a sacrifice, that we sacrifice material goods. we sacrifice time and not make ourselves wealthy. >> the indictment details maureen asking for gifts and favors from johnny williams before her husband took office .z in an e-mail, she was broke from thousands of dol
members of virginia's general assembly are reacting to the indictment against bob mcdonnell and his wife, maureen, and now a few northern virginia lawmakers are taking the legislature to task for not investigating the former governor themselves. >> i come before you this evening as someone who has been falsely and wrongfully accused. >> he is innocent until proven guilty, but the federal government's corruption case against bob mcdonnell and his wife lays out a quid pro quo scheme...
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today, former governor, bob mcdonnell and his wife have both been indicted. it's a lengthy 43-page, 14 count indictment and some of the charges include wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, obtaining property while under the use of his office. and here, this investigation has been going on for a year now. according to the indictment, the mcdonald's participated in a scheme to enrich themselves and their family members by soliciting and receiving money and gifts from star scientific and the companies former ceo, johnny williams. it's a quid pro quo scheme that is alleged here that the governor solicited all this money and in return, tried to help the struggling company star scientific, which is a former cigarette company making a nonfda approved supplement called anata block. they will be in court in richmond on friday to face charges. they could face 20 years in prison. i'm peggy fox reporting live in leesburg, back to you. >> i see that umbrella. a rockily road for the new rollout of affordable care act and exchange websites from the federal level on
today, former governor, bob mcdonnell and his wife have both been indicted. it's a lengthy 43-page, 14 count indictment and some of the charges include wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, obtaining property while under the use of his office. and here, this investigation has been going on for a year now. according to the indictment, the mcdonald's participated in a scheme to enrich themselves and their family members by soliciting and receiving money and gifts from star scientific and...
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. >> former virginia governor bob mcdonnell says federal prosecutors are stretching the law and the 14 count indictment against him and his wife. good evening, everybody. i'm jan jeffcoat. >> i'm bruce johnson in for derek mcginty. >>> we battled snow all day long and overnight it's going to dim down to the single digits. some classes are canceled tomorrow. >> we have crews across the area, but first let's get the very latest on the weather from first alert meteorologist topper shutt. >> good news, bad news. good news, the snow is moving out, bad news, the cold air is really moving in. most of the accumulating snow is confined essentially into southern maryland and the northern neck, a few flurries back into parts of montgomery county and the district, but now we're looking at primarily all the snow east of i-95. outside on our weather terrace it's drifting a bit blowing around, but we had about 6 inches here in northwest, which was our biggest snowfall in about four years. now it's drifting, so we're a little bit over 6 inches because of the drift. back to the computer and we'll talk
. >> former virginia governor bob mcdonnell says federal prosecutors are stretching the law and the 14 count indictment against him and his wife. good evening, everybody. i'm jan jeffcoat. >> i'm bruce johnson in for derek mcginty. >>> we battled snow all day long and overnight it's going to dim down to the single digits. some classes are canceled tomorrow. >> we have crews across the area, but first let's get the very latest on the weather from first alert...
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. >>> former virginia governor bob mcdonnell will be in court friday and facing charges in a scandal that has rocked the commonwealth. mcdonnell and his wife sought a delay but a federal judge rejected that plea today. virginia chief is here with the possible fallout. >> clearly the biggest political consequence is bob mcdonnell someone once vetted as a possible vice president candidate now may face jail time and the ripple impact could affect other political leaders. >> the indictment of governor bob mcdonnell and his wife, maureen and ethics laws. former congressman tom davis predicts now that charges have been lodged against the governor action will be swift. >> i think the culture will change and the general assembly will change the culture and tighten up the gift laws. >> some wonder if the indictment could have other consequences and could it hurt newly announced ed gillespie and his challenge to senator mark warner. davis doesn't think his legal troubles would drag down 2014 candidates. >> i don't think the culture goes outside the family at this point in terms of the indictme
. >>> former virginia governor bob mcdonnell will be in court friday and facing charges in a scandal that has rocked the commonwealth. mcdonnell and his wife sought a delay but a federal judge rejected that plea today. virginia chief is here with the possible fallout. >> clearly the biggest political consequence is bob mcdonnell someone once vetted as a possible vice president candidate now may face jail time and the ripple impact could affect other political leaders. >>...
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bob mcdonnell was once mentioned as a potential republican candidate for vice president or even president. this story represents a spectacular fall from grace. prosecutors say the couple accepted more than $135,000 in direct payments and thousands more in favors. we get the story tonight from our justice correspondent pete williams. >> reporter: the charges are a huge blow to bob mcdonnell, once a rising star in the national republican party. >> and governors know how to get things done. >> reporter: according to a federal grand jury, the trouble started a year after he was sworn in, when he and virginia's first lady, maureen, began asking for favors from a businessman, johnny williams who wanted state help in promoting his line of dietary supplements made from tobacco. prosecutors say three years ago, mrs. mcdonnell asked him to take her shopping in new york, where he spent almost $20,000 buying her dresses by oscar de la renta and louis vuitton at high-end retailer bergdorf goodman. a month later, the government says, she asked williams to pay a $50,000 loan, saying the first couple was
bob mcdonnell was once mentioned as a potential republican candidate for vice president or even president. this story represents a spectacular fall from grace. prosecutors say the couple accepted more than $135,000 in direct payments and thousands more in favors. we get the story tonight from our justice correspondent pete williams. >> reporter: the charges are a huge blow to bob mcdonnell, once a rising star in the national republican party. >> and governors know how to get things...
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z >>> as we first reported yesterday, bob mcdonnell and his wife were indicted yesterday, accused of accepting extravagant gifts from a wealthy businessman. joining us now on more analysis is former prosecutor, thanks for joining us. how much trouble is the governor and his wife in? >> the governor and his wife are in deep trouble. i read the entire indictment. and at first when i heard bob mcdonnell talking last night, i thought it wasn't that complicated, but it definitely was a pattern of maureen and bob mcdonnell getting gifts for what they did. >> there was no quid pro quo, he returned the gifts, he paid the loans back, bad decisions on his part, but that's about it. how does the prosecutor say that's clearly not the case. >> he returned the gifts once he knew the prosecutors and there was an investigation going on. there was a loan where there was never a documentation for a $50,000 loan. they had loan papers drawn up. she returned the clothing that she got because she knew that there was an investigation. so, no, i mean, there was a lot to it in terms of what the star fish was
z >>> as we first reported yesterday, bob mcdonnell and his wife were indicted yesterday, accused of accepting extravagant gifts from a wealthy businessman. joining us now on more analysis is former prosecutor, thanks for joining us. how much trouble is the governor and his wife in? >> the governor and his wife are in deep trouble. i read the entire indictment. and at first when i heard bob mcdonnell talking last night, i thought it wasn't that complicated, but it definitely was...
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this document lays out the next step for bob mcdonnell. it's a summons to appear in federal court in richmond on friday morning. i'm julie carey. >>> people braved the snow to vote on a very important virginia state senate seat today with more than 50% of the vote. democrat jennifer wexton won the special election for the 33rd district that includes parts of fairfax and loudoun counties. wexton's win gives democrats the chance to take control of the state senate, pending a recount in hampton roads. today's special election was held to fill democrat mark herring's seat after he was elected attorney general. >>> more now on this winter storm that has had an impact on 80 million americans. the system stretched a thousand miles between kentucky and massachusetts. it made a mess along the i-95 corridor. the storm is fast. it dumped up to 2 inches of snow an hour in some places, and it was dangerous there have been hundreds of accidents on the roads. and more than 3,000 flights have been grounded throughout the country. >>> drivers in new york c
this document lays out the next step for bob mcdonnell. it's a summons to appear in federal court in richmond on friday morning. i'm julie carey. >>> people braved the snow to vote on a very important virginia state senate seat today with more than 50% of the vote. democrat jennifer wexton won the special election for the 33rd district that includes parts of fairfax and loudoun counties. wexton's win gives democrats the chance to take control of the state senate, pending a recount in...
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. >> and i'm jim handley, and the big breaking news out of virginia, former governor bob mcdonnell and his wife have been indicted in federal court. mcdonnell maintained he did nothing wrong when he accepted gifts from the coo of scientific, and scott just got his hands on the indictment, and the charges are spelled out. we will get to him at the live desk in a few moments, but right now, the weather, and the frigid temperatures in the washington region, with the snow falling at the rate of an inch per hour, and we could get up to eight inches when all is said and done. >> and that is not all, bitterly cold air is moving in on us and we have complete team coverage here. >> we are blanketing the region, and much like the white stuff is out there, and so how much snow on the ground, v.j.? >> well, quite a bit. ok at the amounts. westminster is 7 inches, and fredrick, maryland, 7 inches, and columbia and howard also 3 inches, and so it the pocket north and west of d.c. where we are really seeing the snow coming down hard. talking about it outside now, and the temperatures of the condition
. >> and i'm jim handley, and the big breaking news out of virginia, former governor bob mcdonnell and his wife have been indicted in federal court. mcdonnell maintained he did nothing wrong when he accepted gifts from the coo of scientific, and scott just got his hands on the indictment, and the charges are spelled out. we will get to him at the live desk in a few moments, but right now, the weather, and the frigid temperatures in the washington region, with the snow falling at the rate...
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a high profile figure is coming to bob mcdonnell's defense. delays -- school delays and closings are running at the top and bott a bitterly cold morning here in washington. all of that ice and snow is sticking around. there is a chance we could see even more snowflakes a little later on today. the big story is the bitter cold. good morning washington. your closingso and delays. the federal government is open. in virginia -- manassas city schools are closed, so or prince william, stafford county. there are many other school closings and delays and you can find a full list at the top and bottom of your screen all morning long. we have live team coverage of this deep freeze. >> yes, we do. where checking in on neighborhoods were trying to dig out from the snow. you're going to have to dig because it is not going to melt. we will stay in the skull pattern for quite a while. patternsk about the and the windchill factor. at thedchill is not brutal levels it was this time yesterday morning. 3 in gaithersburg and frederick. annapolis, 11 degrees. a li
a high profile figure is coming to bob mcdonnell's defense. delays -- school delays and closings are running at the top and bott a bitterly cold morning here in washington. all of that ice and snow is sticking around. there is a chance we could see even more snowflakes a little later on today. the big story is the bitter cold. good morning washington. your closingso and delays. the federal government is open. in virginia -- manassas city schools are closed, so or prince william, stafford...
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. >>> we're following break news in virginia where former governor, bob mcdonnell and his wife, maurine, have been charged with 14 felony counts tonight. the charges include wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and the use of the governor's office to obtain property. mcdonnell and his wife allegedly accepted gifts, luxury vacations and loans from a wealthy businessman, johnny williams. in exchange, the mcdonells helped williams struggling company. >>> the women accused of killing two children and attempting to kill two others in a bizarre exorcism appeared in court today. >> sakia avery, the mother of the four children appeared separately on closed circuit tv to hear the charges against them. and gary ordered both held in jail until their next court appearance. the bizarre series of events issued her competency. >> recommend there be a forensic evaluation of miss avery immediately. >> sanford's case has been delayed while she changes lawyers. but likely to be a psychiatric evaluation there, too. >> it was the state's request she be transferred immediately to perkins hospital, for
. >>> we're following break news in virginia where former governor, bob mcdonnell and his wife, maurine, have been charged with 14 felony counts tonight. the charges include wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and the use of the governor's office to obtain property. mcdonnell and his wife allegedly accepted gifts, luxury vacations and loans from a wealthy businessman, johnny williams. in exchange, the mcdonells helped williams struggling company. >>> the women accused...
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i guess i hear you and if you're terry mcauliffe, did you run for governor to prosecute bob mcdonnell. let the justice department handle government corruption. >> i don't get it. >> do you it in a state and it politicizes it. >> i think it was flagrant and they did not help themselves swp. buzzfeed's ben smith, stay with us, if you can. chuck we will see you at 9:00 a.m. "the daily rundown." >>> coming up, it's too late to help him win the white house but we are finally seeing a more personal side to mitt romney. it's the focus of a new netflix documentary and the film's director joins us next. if you've got copd like me... ...hey breathing's hard. know the feeling? copd includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. spiriva is a once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that helps open my obstructed airways for a full 24 hours. spiriva helps me breathe easier. spiriva handihaler tiotropium bromide inhalation powder does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. these may wo
i guess i hear you and if you're terry mcauliffe, did you run for governor to prosecute bob mcdonnell. let the justice department handle government corruption. >> i don't get it. >> do you it in a state and it politicizes it. >> i think it was flagrant and they did not help themselves swp. buzzfeed's ben smith, stay with us, if you can. chuck we will see you at 9:00 a.m. "the daily rundown." >>> coming up, it's too late to help him win the white house but we...
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they also released this e-mail to bob mcdonnell from williams. thank you for the help to my family, and the generous gift was appreciated as well as the golf round to the boys. and the mcdonnells through a statement from the attorney said they returned all of the gifts and i have apologized for my poor judgment that i take full responsibility, but i say that i did nothing illegal with mr. william s f williams for what i believed was personal generosity, and friendship. scott macfarlane, news4. >>> and we are also following a story of a shooting at purdue university. we will tell you about that threat. >>> and our live winter storm coverage would not p be complete without pat collins aped the snowstick. pat? >> well, i have animals wearing people hats. and i have people wearing animal hats, and what is going on out here? well, there's a stick at stake. i'm pat collins and the story is coming up. news4. >> and finally getting to use the stick with officially over two inches at the airport, and biggest in a while. and the radar is showing that the s
they also released this e-mail to bob mcdonnell from williams. thank you for the help to my family, and the generous gift was appreciated as well as the golf round to the boys. and the mcdonnells through a statement from the attorney said they returned all of the gifts and i have apologized for my poor judgment that i take full responsibility, but i say that i did nothing illegal with mr. william s f williams for what i believed was personal generosity, and friendship. scott macfarlane, news4....
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details in the federal criminal case against bob mcdonnell and his wife marina. we will hear with the governor did not say during his press conference. this imagine dealing with cold weather without any heat. we will explain the problems that have left several residents without heat in their homes. those stories and more in a few minutes. >> let's get a check of the cold. >> we're down to 16 degrees in arlington. the numbers will continue to fall. let's get a look outside. h high school, they may progress in the -- 19 at reagan national airport. temperature wise, we had a phi -- in one a new high temperature at 15 and dulles. and 12 of between two blood tonight. at least the winds will be light. a few clouds moving in overnight. it should be cold and calm. more clouds moving quickly. a little disturbance and a cold front. a few flurries. it may be an isolated snow shower. temperatures will be key. we will spend the evening hours dropping into the single digits. we will see clouds move in tomorrow. the better chances to the west. there could be a flurry or a snow
details in the federal criminal case against bob mcdonnell and his wife marina. we will hear with the governor did not say during his press conference. this imagine dealing with cold weather without any heat. we will explain the problems that have left several residents without heat in their homes. those stories and more in a few minutes. >> let's get a check of the cold. >> we're down to 16 degrees in arlington. the numbers will continue to fall. let's get a look outside. h high...
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former governor bob mcdonnell. senator mark warner is saying mcdonnell and his wife deserve a presumption of innocence, even though he says there needs to be changes in the rules over accepting gifts. >> we need to have the kind of reform that doesn't leave these kind of gray areas about what kind of gifts can be given and the appropriate level of disclosure. >> just to review what some of the gifts were. we're talking about clothes, shopping sprees, a rolex watch. >> louis vuitton shoes. >> shoes, you know, golf outings for the kids of the governor. so, there's a lot going on here. the former governor, bob mcdonnell, pledges to fight the charges, calling it an unjust overreach. >> what it a poor judgment or quid pro quo? >> and the laws in virginia incredibly lax on this. >>> this morning, she says she's still in shock. nicole oulson saw her husband killed in a florida movie theater, shot right there with her, apparently for texting during the previews. oulson herself was hit in the arm. she wore a pink cast as sh
former governor bob mcdonnell. senator mark warner is saying mcdonnell and his wife deserve a presumption of innocence, even though he says there needs to be changes in the rules over accepting gifts. >> we need to have the kind of reform that doesn't leave these kind of gray areas about what kind of gifts can be given and the appropriate level of disclosure. >> just to review what some of the gifts were. we're talking about clothes, shopping sprees, a rolex watch. >> louis...
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well, first off for you, when virginia elected bob mcdonnell governor in 2009, a star was born. he was tapped to deliver the state of the union response to president obama just 11 days into his administration. mcdonnell seemed to have a bright future ahead. the future is more hazy today. friday, a federal judge will arraign mcdonnell and his wife on charges of abusing his office and accepting more than $140,000 in loans and gifts. now, if convicted, the former first couple of virginia could face a maximum of 30 years in prison. mcdonnell has apologized for accepting gifts from a virginia executive. johnny williams. but stresses he did nothing illegal. >> i repeat again emphatically that i did nothing illegal for mr. williams in exchange for what i believe was his personal friendship and his generosity. i never promised and mr. williams and his company never received any government benefit of any kind from me or from my administration. >> the 43-page indictment details a story of a first couple deep in debt as the financial crisis was in full swing in 2009. that is when they met
well, first off for you, when virginia elected bob mcdonnell governor in 2009, a star was born. he was tapped to deliver the state of the union response to president obama just 11 days into his administration. mcdonnell seemed to have a bright future ahead. the future is more hazy today. friday, a federal judge will arraign mcdonnell and his wife on charges of abusing his office and accepting more than $140,000 in loans and gifts. now, if convicted, the former first couple of virginia could...
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bob mcdonnell -- you're looking at two people who were stars in the party. there's no reason to say that chris christie is not at this point. he's not been indicted, as been the case with mcdonnell. nevertheless, what a difference time makes in one's life, where these people were looked at as vice presidential contenders and now they're fighting for their, one, freedom, and the other's political destiny. >> mcdonnell, he was flying around with mitt romney as a nominee throughout the general election and was considered to be vice president and clearly does face the battle of his life now that he's left office. but on christie, i've been talking to quite a few republican committee members who are here about christie's future. the establishment had been very high on christie as somebody that could be a very strong nominee, raise a lot of money. stand up to hillary clinton as a strong democratic contender. and here, they're still saying -- they're giving him the benefit of the doubt. they're saying, you know, as long as another shoe doesn't drop, he could potent
bob mcdonnell -- you're looking at two people who were stars in the party. there's no reason to say that chris christie is not at this point. he's not been indicted, as been the case with mcdonnell. nevertheless, what a difference time makes in one's life, where these people were looked at as vice presidential contenders and now they're fighting for their, one, freedom, and the other's political destiny. >> mcdonnell, he was flying around with mitt romney as a nominee throughout the...
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. >> bob mcdonnell will be arraigned in federal court in richmond. he wanted the court date delayed and said that his lawyers -- request.enied that they were indicted on charges that they illegally accepted gifts. a democrat is speaking out and he says there should be a better set of rules placed on gifts received by elected leaders. >> we need to have the reforms that gets rid of these gray areas and has the appropriate level of disclosure. he should besays innocent until proven guilty. we are just barely in the double digits. a new threat to the drinking. the second chemical spill. latest pieceman's of artwork and the not-so-subtle message he sends rudeness painting. -- through his painting. >> welcome back. it is 4:40. the school delays are across your screen there. the windchill factor is at five right now. pick up again later on this afternoon and the temperature outside of the metro are into the single digits for most spots. it is negative two in martinsburg. it is 13 in annapolis. we had records yesterday and a temperature. we only reached 19
. >> bob mcdonnell will be arraigned in federal court in richmond. he wanted the court date delayed and said that his lawyers -- request.enied that they were indicted on charges that they illegally accepted gifts. a democrat is speaking out and he says there should be a better set of rules placed on gifts received by elected leaders. >> we need to have the reforms that gets rid of these gray areas and has the appropriate level of disclosure. he should besays innocent until proven...
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there were a lot of things out of bob mcdonnell's control, you might remember the abortion probes and things like that. you know, it can be tricky and a little dicey for mcauliffe as he appears to be bipartisan. but it's a reminder that elections have consequences. >> harry has changed his tune on this issue in the last year or two, hasn't he? >> yeah. i think a lot of people in this country have changed their tune on this, as they've seen that it's more politically palatable. there have been polls showing that virginians are okay with same-sex marriage, and given that reality, i think some democrats feel they have cover. >> is this an argument the attorney general can win without the law being changed in virginia? >> i think it's very difficult. as an argument, you can win -- i mean, he doesn't have to enforce it, right? i mean, what's the enforcement mechanism for attorney general that won't enforce a law? you know, shame him publicly? i don't know. and so, maybe he can win the argument based on a, you know, a support -- if you're talking about whether or not there will be same-sex
there were a lot of things out of bob mcdonnell's control, you might remember the abortion probes and things like that. you know, it can be tricky and a little dicey for mcauliffe as he appears to be bipartisan. but it's a reminder that elections have consequences. >> harry has changed his tune on this issue in the last year or two, hasn't he? >> yeah. i think a lot of people in this country have changed their tune on this, as they've seen that it's more politically palatable. there...
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formerindictment of virginia governor bob mcdonnell and his wife maureen. he says they did nothing illegal. >> they have been indicted on , asral corruption charges part of a scandal that rocked the final term of his administration. live in the newsroom with the latest on the developing story. >> he took no questions from reporters tonight. accused federal prosecutors of bending the law to the breaking point. they give a lot of access to get plenty and return. deal with these false allegations with strength and resolve. >> they are there with their daughter and son-in-law. he defended the charges against him. someone who has been falsely and wrongly accused, and whose family has been wrongfully attacked. >> he apologized for accepting gifts and loans. then he repeatedly called all of it legal. were charged with 14 felony counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and obstruction. a claims that they took thousands of dollars in designer clothes and other gifts. cash for$100,000 in promoting a dietary supplement. >> they are tardy and more the realm o
formerindictment of virginia governor bob mcdonnell and his wife maureen. he says they did nothing illegal. >> they have been indicted on , asral corruption charges part of a scandal that rocked the final term of his administration. live in the newsroom with the latest on the developing story. >> he took no questions from reporters tonight. accused federal prosecutors of bending the law to the breaking point. they give a lot of access to get plenty and return. deal with these false...
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that's a far cry from the bob mcdonnell that was in the news four years ago. mcdonnell was riding high and being touted as a potential presidential contender. now he's hoping to retire. joining me tonight, bob shrum and goldie taylor. what does this say about the republican party? christie has some issues right now that he has to deal through legally. you have this situation with mcdonnell. rand paul was using other people's material. the where does this leave them? when does the repair start? >> at the end of the day, this is about the road to 2016 for governor christie or the lack there of. when you come down to power and corruption, you know, those things aren't revealed when you come into fame. this really only magnifies what you already are. this is the christie people have always known. he's on a larger platform. how the legalities play out for him remain to be seen. but the republicans have to decide whether this guy is the kind of guy they want to invest in to take them into 2016. i doubt that's true. >> are they going to be looking elsewhere for someb
that's a far cry from the bob mcdonnell that was in the news four years ago. mcdonnell was riding high and being touted as a potential presidential contender. now he's hoping to retire. joining me tonight, bob shrum and goldie taylor. what does this say about the republican party? christie has some issues right now that he has to deal through legally. you have this situation with mcdonnell. rand paul was using other people's material. the where does this leave them? when does the repair start?...
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. >> bob mcdonnell and his wife will be in court after a judge denied their request to delay the arraignment. federal authorities said that they legally -- illegally accepted gifts. mcdonnell asked to delay the court day by saying his attorney was out of the country, but the judge ruled against him. >> several european olympic agencies have received threats from terrorists. the games begin in over two weeks from now. russian officials are trying to track down a woman who made it through security. congress said the greatest risk might be outside the security perimeter. talked to security officials. they see that as perhaps the greatest risk and the greatest vulnerability. some u.s. athletes have asked for families to not come to the games out of concern for their safety. of activists braved the cold weather to take part in the annual march for life. wade affirmed women's right to -- ais year thing was adoption, noble decision. >> a scary situation and alexandria. >> an armed robbery that happened in broad daylight. >> and the cost of college rises. how students can >> you are watching abc 7 n
. >> bob mcdonnell and his wife will be in court after a judge denied their request to delay the arraignment. federal authorities said that they legally -- illegally accepted gifts. mcdonnell asked to delay the court day by saying his attorney was out of the country, but the judge ruled against him. >> several european olympic agencies have received threats from terrorists. the games begin in over two weeks from now. russian officials are trying to track down a woman who made it...